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Masquerade
A New Year's resolution given in a moment of frivolity must be upheld when masks come off, leaving identities--and hearts--revealed.
Sophie Teasdale has turned down every eligible bachelor in London. She longs to marry for love, rather than security, but no man has offered her both. The memory of a stolen embrace with her childhood friend Colin Randolph has left her confused about her feelings for him. When a handsome stranger sweeps her off her feet at a masquerade ball, she's more confused than ever. Does she love Colin, or is the stranger the man she's been dreaming of?
There has never been any woman for Colin Randolph but Sophie, but she doesn't see him as a man, only her childhood playmate. Is she too inexperienced to understand his hesitant advances--or is he forced to forever love her from afar? A New Year's blizzard and a masquerade ball provide him with the chance to convince Sophie the man of her dreams has been by her side all along.
Sophie Teasdale has turned down every eligible bachelor in London. She longs to marry for love, rather than security, but no man has offered her both. The memory of a stolen embrace with her childhood friend Colin Randolph has left her confused about her feelings for him. When a handsome stranger sweeps her off her feet at a masquerade ball, she's more confused than ever. Does she love Colin, or is the stranger the man she's been dreaming of?
There has never been any woman for Colin Randolph but Sophie, but she doesn't see him as a man, only her childhood playmate. Is she too inexperienced to understand his hesitant advances--or is he forced to forever love her from afar? A New Year's blizzard and a masquerade ball provide him with the chance to convince Sophie the man of her dreams has been by her side all along.
212 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 25, 2013
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Sarita Leone
49 books137 followersSarita Leone lives in a remote area of New York with her wonderful husband Vito. Their days are filled with laughter and their nights are spent dancing beneath the stars. When she’s not writing, Sarita enjoys hiking, boating, reading and drawing.
Bits and pieces from her daily life are journaled in her blog, called From the Heart. A link to her blog and news of the author’s upcoming releases can be found on her website.
Bits and pieces from her daily life are journaled in her blog, called From the Heart. A link to her blog and news of the author’s upcoming releases can be found on her website.
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February 26, 2014
I really hesitated over that third star. Ok, the plot is fine. The characters are well differentiated. The situation and dialogue are humorous. All that deserves three stars.
But then there were the horrendous anachronisms, and the American expressions. In direct speech. Avoidable mistakes that should be picked up by a good editor. Heck, I've done the service for fellow authors myself. Of course not everybody can pick up everything, but referring for example, in a book set in 1815, to books written by Ms Austen is just so bad.
I did give the third star in the end, because the mistakes are easily correctable, and if that were done the book would deserve the star.
But then there were the horrendous anachronisms, and the American expressions. In direct speech. Avoidable mistakes that should be picked up by a good editor. Heck, I've done the service for fellow authors myself. Of course not everybody can pick up everything, but referring for example, in a book set in 1815, to books written by Ms Austen is just so bad.
I did give the third star in the end, because the mistakes are easily correctable, and if that were done the book would deserve the star.
July 23, 2013
A beautifully written, well told story set in 1815 London. The story takes place during the time period from New Year’s Day to Valentine’s Day. Sophie Teasdale and Colin Randolph secretly have feelings for each other but have never managed to confess them. Colin decides it’s time for things to come out in the open, only he can’t seem to find a way to tell Sophie of his feelings. When a New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball allows him to dance the night away in the arms of Sophie without her knowing, things are finally set in motion. But when Colin reveals his heart to Sophie, will she be able to admit her feelings or will she turn Colin away forever?
A quick and sweet read from Sarita Leone. A story that will leave you with a smile on your face and love in your heart. The characters are well developed and sweet, and the storyline is very endearing, however slightly predictable. Reading a historical about a family who was average, not rich, who knew what hard work and life was all about, was quite refreshing. The touch of sister camaraderie was lovely and added another depth to the story. I will look forward to reading other novels by Sarita Leone. This book was received from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.
Rating: 4
Heat Rating: Sweet
Reviewed by: AprilP
Review Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
A quick and sweet read from Sarita Leone. A story that will leave you with a smile on your face and love in your heart. The characters are well developed and sweet, and the storyline is very endearing, however slightly predictable. Reading a historical about a family who was average, not rich, who knew what hard work and life was all about, was quite refreshing. The touch of sister camaraderie was lovely and added another depth to the story. I will look forward to reading other novels by Sarita Leone. This book was received from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.
Rating: 4
Heat Rating: Sweet
Reviewed by: AprilP
Review Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
August 12, 2013
Masquerade was a very slow moving and confusing story. In the beginning I had a hard time following what was going on with what sister. Sophie and Rachel were pretty going through the same thing, and are intertwined. After sorting that out it became interesting the plot flowed choppily, throughout I felt as if I was missing bits and pieces that tidy up the plot.
The characters were very one dimensional lacking personal growth. The romance between Sophie and Colin, wasn’t exciting or very romantic for that matter. I felt no real passion between, the just seemed like old friend who were very comfortable with each other and their habits.
Reviewed by SammySosa for Cocktails and Books
The characters were very one dimensional lacking personal growth. The romance between Sophie and Colin, wasn’t exciting or very romantic for that matter. I felt no real passion between, the just seemed like old friend who were very comfortable with each other and their habits.
Reviewed by SammySosa for Cocktails and Books
May 30, 2013
I'm surprised at the other ratings for this book. I enjoyed it. It was quite a guilty pleasure for me. I'm not too happy with the ending... I would have liked to have checked in with Rachel before the ending, but other than that I was quite pleased. I especially loved the conversation between Sophie and her mother... I feel the same way as Sophie currently and felt her mother was also talking to me. I even highlighted her mother's words of wisdom on my Kindle edition...
June 2, 2013
I enjoyed this book as it was easy to read. The characters were easy to understand as was the storyline. It is about a young lady trying to find her true love whilst a good gentleman friend hides a secret from her. While the ending was slightly predictable, the whole story is worth a read as it shows a happy quest for true love.
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